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Step 1: Identify Legal Issue

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Are you the child or a parent of a child who was convicted by a juvenile court of a status offense (conduct, which if committed by an adult, would not be a crime–likes being beyond the control of a parent) or a public offense (conduct which, if committed by an adult, would be a crime, like a felony or misdemeanor) and you want that offense expunged?

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No

Was the juvenile conviction transferred to adult court?

Yes

No

Go the Felony Expungement.

Are there criminal misdemeanor or felony charges pending against you or your child now?

Yes

No

You are not currently eligible for an expungement.

Has 2 years passed since you or your child was released from the control of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) or the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS)?

Yes

No

Is the conviction for a sex offense or violent offense?

Yes

No

Is the expungement for a misdemeanor, violation or status offense (conduct, which if committed by an adult, would not be a crime–like being beyond the control of a parent)?

Yes

No

You may be eligible for Juvenile help.

View materials and instructions

Is the expungement for a felony?

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No

Have you gotten a felony expungement before?

Yes

No

You are probably not eligible for expungement, but talk to an attorney.

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